Delta Dental invests $131 million to improve oral health care across the U.S., benefiting 24 million people, including nearly 260,000 Missourians. Discover how this commitment boosts access and health outcomes nationwide.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — June 5, 2026 — Today, Delta Dental released its 2025 Community Impact Report, which shows how $131 million in investments helped expand access to oral health care for more than 24 million people across 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
In 2025, Delta Dental focused its community investments on expanding access to care, strengthening the oral health workforce, and advancing more connected, whole-person health models that integrate oral health and overall care delivery.
These efforts build on Delta Dental’s long-standing commitment to community impact. Over the past 16 years, the organization has invested more than $2.4 billion to help improve oral and overall health care outcomes nationwide, reinforcing our role as the nation’s largest oral health philanthropist.
In Missouri, St. Louis-based Delta Dental of Missouri invested more than $1.8 million, impacting nearly 260,000 people through programs and initiatives. This includes oral health grants, workforce development, Land of Smiles® dental education and community donations.
“Everyone deserves a healthy smile, and we’re proud to support community initiatives across Missouri that strengthen Delta Dental’s nationwide impact,” said Stacy Harris, executive director of community impact at Delta Dental of Missouri. “These investments expand access to care, strengthen the workforce and support healthier communities.”
The 2025 Community Impact Report includes national and state-by-state highlights, as well as examples of local partnerships and programs that are expanding access to prevention, treatment and education.
The full report is available online at: https://www.deltadental.com/cir/
About Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of Missouri is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization and the state’s leading dental benefits provider. As a nonprofit, its mission is to improve overall health and well-being in the communities it serves. It provides more than 2.41 million members with access to affordable, high-quality dental care through group plans tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, from large corporations to small businesses with two or more employees. Delta Dental also offers dental benefit plans directly to individuals and families. It also provides access to affordable, high-quality vision care through group vision benefit plans. The company proudly supports oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes that help educate people about the importance of dental health and provide free dental care to those in need. Delta Dental of Missouri also created the Missouri Dental Care Resource Guide to help individuals access information about low-cost and free dental care options in their area—available online at https://www.deltadentalmo.com/resourceguide. To learn more about the company, visit www.DeltaDentalMO.com.
About Delta Dental Plans Association
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Delta Dental Plans Association is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation’s largest dental benefits provider and offers the country’s largest dental network with approximately 151,000 participating dentists. Over the last 16 years, Delta Dental companies and their foundations invested over $2.4 billion to improve the oral and overall health of our communities.
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